Deer Vale NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Deer Vale, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Deer Vale NSW is 128 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Deer Vale is $561 per week ($29,172 per year). Median rent in Deer Vale is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Deer Vale has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Deer Vale has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deer Vale is $1,230.

There were 1 recorded offences in Deer Vale in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Deer Vale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Deer Vale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$561/wk
$29,172 per year
#7594 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
#5374 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,230/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Deer Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.3% (81) Female 36.7% (47)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
128 people · 94.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,699
Family income/wk

Deer Vale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Deer Vale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.3% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.7% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Deer Vale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Deer Vale Religion

No Religion
41.9%
Catholic
16.9%
Anglican
15.3%
Not stated
13.7%
Christian (other)
4.8%
Hinduism
4.0%
Uniting Church
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Deer Vale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Deer Vale Employment

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Employed full-time
32.1% 25 people
Employed part-time
30.8% 24 people
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Not in labour force
37.2% 29 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Deer Vale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.9%
Certificate III/IV
29.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
19.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.8%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Deer Vale Occupation

Managers
31.4%
Professionals
22.9%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%
Labourers
17.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Deer Vale Field of Study

Engineering
28.1%
Society & Culture
18.8%
Health
12.5%
Management & Commerce
12.5%
Education
9.4%
Architecture & Building
9.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Deer Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Deer Vale Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.5%
$500-$649/wk
10.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Deer Vale Marital Status

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Married
32.3% 32
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Divorced
14.1% 14
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Widowed
3.0% 3
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Never married
50.5% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Deer Vale Ancestry

Australian
33.6%
English
23.5%
Irish
18.8%
Scottish
11.4%
German
4.7%
Other
4.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.0%
Dutch
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Deer Vale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
40.7%
Primary — Government
18.5%
Pre-school
14.8%
Vocational Education
14.8%
Primary — Catholic
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Deer Vale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.4% 3
No need for assistance
98.6% 218

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Deer Vale Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.6% 24
Not a volunteer
72.4% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Deer Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
36.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
36.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Deer Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.3%
Walked only
13.2%
Car (passenger)
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Deer Vale Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.0%
1 vehicle
28.0%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3 vehicles
12.0%
4+ vehicles
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Deer Vale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.4%
2 bedrooms
9.1%
3 bedrooms
43.2%
4 bedrooms
29.5%
5 bedrooms
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Deer Vale Population Mobility

6.2%
moved in the last year
26.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Deer Vale Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
224
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Deer Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Asthma
4
Heart disease
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Deer Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Deer Vale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.1%
Couple — no children
27.7%
One parent — children under 15
10.6%
One parent — no children under 15
5.3%
Couple — no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Deer Vale Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.6% 5
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Never served
94.4% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Deer Vale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.4% 10
Did not provide
88.6% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Deer Vale Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Deer Vale When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Deer Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
34.5%
15–29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
20.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Deer Vale Household Size

1 person
37.7%
2 persons
26.4%
3 persons
9.4%
4 persons
18.9%
5 persons
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Deer Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
106
Moved from NSW
8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Deer Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Deer Vale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Deer Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Deer Vale

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $845/wk
Rent share 24.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Deer Vale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Vale

What is the population of Deer Vale NSW?

The population of Deer Vale NSW is 128 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Deer Vale is ranked #8,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Deer Vale?

The median personal income in Deer Vale NSW is $561 per week, or $29,172 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,699 per week.Deer Vale is ranked #7,594 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Deer Vale?

Median rent in Deer Vale NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Deer Vale ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Deer Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deer Vale NSW is $1,230. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Deer Vale?

The median age in Deer Vale NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Deer Vale a good suburb to live in?

Deer Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 128.The median income is $561/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11234. All dollar figures in AUD.